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Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

Challenge your budding wordsmith to see how many words he can make out of his own name, using homemade flashcards.

This countdown to Christmas craft is fun for kids who are excited for the holiday. Countdown to Christmas with this fun holiday activity.

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

DIY gift tags make any holiday gift more special. Make these DIY gift tags with your child.

In this activity, your child will experience multitasking, then mindfulness and compare the two in terms of productivity and calmness.

Make a fun refrigerator graph with your first grader in order to help her develop those crucial graphing skills, while engaging with the whole family.

Build your child's vocabulary and get his body moving at the same time with this fun dance map activity!

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Most kids love to play spy. Here's a way to have fun with mysterious codes while mastering an ordinary, necessary skill: first grade spelling.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

Childhood summers are magical, full of splashy fun and relaxing afternoons. Preserving those memories should be special as well.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull, but creating hopscotch pattern can bring exciting math learning!

Your child will have fun creating an Earth Day Plate that he can eat off as often as he likes!

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.